RHONDA GAGE
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Chicago, Ill.
I have had a small hernia for about 8 years now. Generally it has not created a problem and would only pop out on occasion and then go back in. The last several years I worked for a home produscts supply firm in sales and this has involved much more bending/lifting then I had anticipated. This has aggravated this injury considerably. The bulge no longer recedes and it has grown to at least the size of an orange. This is uncomfortable to frequently painfull depending on what activity I'm doing. I have gone to my employer and explained this situation to him and told them that I thought that this should be covered under workmans comp. They flat out refused. I am going to bring a claim for this through the Illinios Workers Compensation Commission and I have been down to the State office and picked up the forms and informational booklet. I have read through all of this and find very little that is applicable to my particular situation.
Do I really need a lawyer?
What types of proof do I need? Affidavids from my general practitioner, surgeon, xrays ? Any suggestions?
I have not as yet had the opperation as paying the bill by myself would create a financial hardship for me. Those booklets make it sound very involved when I would have thought that it would just be a matter of deciding whether this injury was aggravated on the job. I appreciate and advice you can give. Thank you in advance
I have had a small hernia for about 8 years now. Generally it has not created a problem and would only pop out on occasion and then go back in. The last several years I worked for a home produscts supply firm in sales and this has involved much more bending/lifting then I had anticipated. This has aggravated this injury considerably. The bulge no longer recedes and it has grown to at least the size of an orange. This is uncomfortable to frequently painfull depending on what activity I'm doing. I have gone to my employer and explained this situation to him and told them that I thought that this should be covered under workmans comp. They flat out refused. I am going to bring a claim for this through the Illinios Workers Compensation Commission and I have been down to the State office and picked up the forms and informational booklet. I have read through all of this and find very little that is applicable to my particular situation.
Do I really need a lawyer?
What types of proof do I need? Affidavids from my general practitioner, surgeon, xrays ? Any suggestions?
I have not as yet had the opperation as paying the bill by myself would create a financial hardship for me. Those booklets make it sound very involved when I would have thought that it would just be a matter of deciding whether this injury was aggravated on the job. I appreciate and advice you can give. Thank you in advance
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